Puente announces his resignation as minister after a stormy session in Congress

Óscar Puente unexpectedly resigned as Minister of Transport after a tumultuous session in Congress, following a tragic accident that resulted in numerous casualties. Despite defending his management for over four hours, he faced pressure from various political groups demanding his resignation. Puente had communicated his decision to resign to Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez shortly before announcing it publicly. His departure has sparked political controversy, with opposition parties interpreting it as an admission of guilt, while the PSOE expressed support for his decision. Puente framed his resignation as a matter of political dignity, referencing a similar case in Portugal.